OOU Convocation 2026 Schedule, Fees, Gown Notice

The Vice-Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Professor Ayodeji Agboola, on behalf of Council, Senate, Staff and Students, invites members of the University community and the general public to the 35th Convocation Ceremonies for the 2024/2025 academic session.

The ceremonies will hold from Thursday, 22nd Jan, 2026 to Saturday, 31 Jan, 2026 at the Main Campus, OOU, Ago-Iwoye.

What the convocation covers

The 35th convocation is for:

• Award of Bachelor degrees
• Award of Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD)
• Award of Higher degrees
• Conferment of Honorary degree(s)

Full programme of events

Thu, 22 January, 2026

Press briefing
Venue: Senate Chamber
Time: 11.00am

Undergraduate (graduating) class meeting with the Vice-Chancellor
Time: 2.00pm

Fri, 23rd Jan, 2026

Health walk (staff and students)
Time: 7.00am

Special Jumat service
Time: 1.30pm

Sun, 25 Jan 2026

Convocation service
Venue: Chapel of Abundant Life, Main Campus
Time: 10.00am

Mon, 26th January, 2026

Vice-Chancellor meeting with the PhD graduands
Venue: Senate Chamber
Time: 10.00am

Musical concert
Venue: OGD Hall
Time: 4.00pm

Tue, 27th Jan, 2026

Cultural day (to showcase the richness of Nigeria’s culture and values)
Time: 10.00am

Convocation play
Venue: Department of Performing Arts
Time: 4.00pm

Wed, 28 Jan 2026

Agric and Engineering show
Time: 10.00am

Novelty match (female vs male staff)
Time: 4.00pm

Thu, 29th Jan, 2026

Admission to first degrees (2024/2025 session)
Time: 10.00am

Faculties listed for this day:

• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Pharmacy
• Faculty of Social Sciences

Fri, 30 January, 2026

Admission to first degrees (2024/2025 session)
Time: 10.00am

Faculties listed for this day:

• Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences
• Faculty of Agricultural Management and Rural Development
• Faculty of Agricultural Production and Renewable Resources
• Faculty of Clinical Sciences
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Environmental Studies
• Faculty of Science

Sat, 31st January, 2026

Convocation lecture
Time: 10.00am

Conferment of honorary degree(s)
Time: 11.00am

Award of higher degrees and diplomas
(Time not stated)

Notice to graduands: fees and gown collection

Graduands are expected to pay the stipulated amount below before they can collect academic gowns.

Fees schedule

Bachelors
Clearance/Certificate and Memorabilia Fee (Folder, Muffler, Lapel and Transcript): ₦85,000
Gown: –
Total: ₦85,000

Masters/PGD
Clearance/Certificate and Memorabilia Fee (Folder, Muffler, Lapel and Transcript): ₦60,000
Gown: –
Total: ₦60,000

Ph.D
Clearance/Certificate and Memorabilia Fee (Folder, Muffler, Lapel and Transcript): ₦65,000
Gown: ₦60,000
Total: ₦125,000

Gown collection date

Graduands are to collect academic gowns from Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 from their College/Faculty Officers.

Gown return deadline and penalty

Graduands are expected to return gowns in good condition not later than Wednesday, 4th Feb, 2026.

If a graduand fails to return the gown after the deadline, the University will apply heavy sanction, plus a penalty fee of ₦6,000 per week. This part is strict; students should Treat it seriously.

Important seating instruction

All graduands and guests are expected to be seated by 9.00 a.m.